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3 days ago
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Ange Postecoglou sends defiant message as Daniel Levy makes Spurs sack decision
Ange Postecoglou's future as Tottenham manager is yet to be confirmed but talks with another Premier League boss suggest that Daniel Levy has already made his decision Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insists that he's planning for the future with Spurs, despite claims that Daniel Levy has decided to sack him. Postecoglou, 59, ended Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought earlier this month, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. But it came off the back of a disastrous Premier League season. Spurs finished one place above the relegation zone, losing an astonishing 22 league games. It was the most defeats any side has suffered in a 38-game Premier League campaign without being relegated and marked Tottenham's worst top-flight finish in 48 years. But Postecoglou is looking ahead to his third year in charge, even though it's been reported that chairman Levy is ready to wield the axe. Spurs are said to have held talks with Brentford manager Thomas Frank over becoming their new boss. Fulham manager Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola are also in contention. It comes after Postecoglou told fans at Tottenham's Europa League victory parade that for all the best TV shows: "Season three is better than season two." What did he mean by that? "I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment," he revealed to the Australian Story ahead of a new documentary which was televised on Sunday evening in Australia. "I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know - don't settle for this. "We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again." Postecoglou has previously labelled media speculation over his future ' weird '. "I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented," the Aussie-Greek manager told reporters after Spurs lost 4-1 at home to Brighton on the final day. "I've had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is kind of in the position to do so, I guess. But I can't answer that question about me and my future, and part of me is kind of thinking, well, why have I been asked that question? But it is what it is. "And I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while, and you just have to look at those clubs' trajectory even after I've left, they're still competing for things. "I really think this is a moment in time where this club can really push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
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Ange Postecoglou offers fresh Tottenham update future after Brighton thrashing
Ange Postecoglou's future at Tottenham is still uncertain despite leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years, as they finished one place above the relegation zone in the Premier League Ange Postecoglou insists that he's 'relaxed' about his future as Tottenham manager, despite the looming threat of the sack. Postecoglou, 59, enjoyed his finest hour as Spurs boss less than a week ago, ending their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. But Tottenham's woes domestically have been impossible to ignore and Sunday's 4-1 thrashing on the final day at home to Brighton saw them finish 17th in the Premier League table. It confirmed their lowest top-flight finish in 48 years. Postecoglou, however, still believes that Tottenham's campaign has been 'outstanding', having delivered on his September promise that he always wins a trophy in his second season. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will run the rule over the Aussie-Greek manager's future while Postecoglou enjoys a holiday. "It doesn't bother me asking me about my future; I can't answer," he told Match of the Day. "I'm pretty relaxed about it. It's been an unbelievable season. I couldn't be any prouder." Asked if he'd been given any indication by Levy, Postecoglou replied: "You're asking the wrong person. Everyone in the media is intelligent enough to know I'm not the person to know to ask those questions. I'll have a break and then hopefully we'll be back first day next season to start things." During his post-match press conference, the 59-year-old described speculation over his future as ' weird '. "I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented," Postecoglou said. "I've had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is kind of in the position to do so, I guess. But I can't answer that question about me and my future, and part of me is kind of thinking, well, why have I been asked that question? But it is what it is. Should Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou? Have your say in the comments section. "And I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while, and you just have to look at those clubs' trajectory even after I've left, they're still competing for things. "I really think this is a moment in time where this club can really push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis." In his post-season letter to fans, Levy made no mention of Postecoglou's future, although he did thank him for achieving silverware. Fulham boss Marco Silva, Brentford manager Thomas Frank and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola have all been linked.
